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# nPrincipal Solution Architect & Innovation Lead

- **Company:** Nabout Leidos
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $154,050.0 - $278,475.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Geospatial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/371080/principal-solution-architect-national-solutions-growth-maryland-md-gaithersburg

## About the Role

* Modern Technical Fluency: While you have extensive tenure, your recent experience (last 5+ years) must demonstrate hands-on leadership in modern architectures:\n
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 + Cloud Native: Architecting solutions on AWS/Azure (Serverless, Containers/Kubernetes, Microservices)\n
 + Data & AI: Experience integrating Data Fabrics, AI/ML pipelines, or automated processing of overhead sensor data.\n
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 * Capture & Proposal Experience: Demonstrated track record of leading technical responses for federal acquisitions. You must be able to deconstruct an RFP L&M (Section L and M) and architect a compliant, winning technical solution.\n
 * Large Development Program Experience: Proven leadership experience in technical planning, system design, and full life cycle systems engineering (requirements analysis, functional analysis, integration, verification, and validation).\n
 * Education & Tenure: BS in Computer Science or related field with 15+ years of relevant experience (MS with 13+ years, or PhD with 10+ years)\n
 * Clearance: Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.\n, * Complex Solution Landscapes: Demonstrated experience resolving highly complex, multi-dimensional problems that require consideration of variables impacting multiple aspects of a program.\n
 * GovCon & Domain Expertise: Deep, proven understanding of the Intelligence Community (IC) landscape, specifically space-based architectures, ground processing, GEOINT, and TCPED missions. You must understand the constraints and requirements of classified environments.\n
 * Excellent Writing and Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to engage and influence senior executive leadership and customers.\n
 * Mission Domain Experience: Direct, hands-on experience supporting satellite ground systems, mission management, or geospatial intelligence programs.\n
 * Large Program Solutioning: Demonstrated success leading the solutioning of capture and proposal efforts for major government contracts.\n
 * Modern Engineering Skills: Experience with modern engineering methodologies such as Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Agile, and DevSecOps.\n
 * Deep Technical Skills: Familiarity with key technology areas such as cloud architectures (AWS, Azure), Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), data analytics, and cybersecurity.\n
 * Strong Software Development / R&D Experience: Hands-on experience developing innovative solutions in a modern language (e.g. Java, C++), preferably in both program and R&D settings.\n